Yesterday was my dad's 83rd birthday. As far as I know he has never exercised nor watched what he eats. He's been portly and sedentary for 30 years. Go Dad. His sister made it to 90.

We have been looking at the finances and it seems clear that we can retire at in 2011 and 2012 as we reach our 60th birthdays. It is a nice feeling. While many have said "Oh you'll never lay down your baton." But, I am pretty certain that I shall. Time to do other things. Rejoin the symphony chorus for one. So I'm counting down to 2012. Mark your calendars.

My high school friend has written me back. Nice to make a connection after many years. The internet is amazing.